EDISON -- After his car broke down on the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison, a man tried to walk across the highway for help and died when he was struck by a car and a truck, State Police said.

Jaime Perez of Camden was hit by the two vehicles at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday as he was crossing the truck lanes of the highway, State Police Detective Brian Polite said.

Perez’s vehicle became disabled as he was traveling north in the car lanes, Polite said. “He got out and attempted to get assistance.”

Perez, whose age was not available, was first struck by a Pontiac Bonneville and then by an International box truck, the detective said. Drivers of both vehicles stopped at the scene, and no summonses have been issued.